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Old 08-03-2012, 06:36 PM
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What are the torque specs for the pinch bolts and mounting nuts on a 99 caravan?
 
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FRONT SUSPENSION FASTENER TORQUES
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Strut Assembly:
Strut Tower Attaching Nuts 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.)
Steering Knuckle Attaching bolts 88 N·m(65 ft. lbs.) Plus 1/4 Additional Turn
Strut Shaft Nut 100 N·m (75 ft. lbs.)
Steering Knuckle:
Ball Joint Stud Nut/Bolt 145 N·m (105 ft. lbs.)
Disc Brake Caliper Bolts 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.)
Wheel Stop 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.)
Hub And Bearing:
Mounting Bolts 65 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
Hub Nut 244 N·m (180 ft. lbs.)
Wheel Mounting Lug Nuts 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.)
Lower Control Arm:
Lower Control Arm Pivot Bolt 185 N·m(137 ft. lbs.)
Lower Control Arm Rear BushingRetainer Bolt 68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer Bar:
Bushing Retainer Cradle AttachingBolts 70 N·m (50 ft. lbs.)
Attaching Link Nuts 88 N·m (65 ft. lbs.)
Front Suspension Cradle:
Body Attaching Bolts 163 N·m (120 ft. lbs.)
Reinforcement Plate AttachingBolts M-12 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Reinforcement Plate AttachingBolts M-14 166 N·m (123 ft. lbs.)
 
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Are these the same spec's for 2001 Grand Dodge Caravan? Going to replace my struts today or tomorrow. Also are the cradle and stablilizer bar specs the same?

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